Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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86 Imaging
45 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced February 2012
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2011
- Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S3300 was manufactured 12 months after the DP2x so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3300 scores against the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sigma DP2x
S3300 | DP2x | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Nikon S3300
DP2x | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sigma DP2x
S3300 | DP2x | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3300 versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 against the DP2x.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and DP2x.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3300 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S3300 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S3300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon S3300 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sigma DP2x |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $99 | $699 |